Pirate's Booty facts for kids
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| Type | Puffcorn |
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| Inventor | Amplify Snack Brands Pirate Brands |
| Inception | 1987 |
| Manufacturer | The Hershey Company |
| Available | Available |
| Current supplier | The Hershey Company |
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Pirate's Booty is a yummy snack food made from puffed corn and rice. It was first created in 1987 by a person named Robert Ehrlich. This popular snack is known for its cheesy taste, even though it's made without real cheese.
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How Pirate's Booty Started
Robert Ehrlich got the idea for Pirate's Booty by watching people buy cheese puffs. He noticed that many cheese puffs didn't have real cheese. He also saw that they often contained ingredients that were hard to pronounce.
So, Robert Ehrlich decided to make a different kind of snack. He wanted to create a tasty treat that was simpler and had ingredients people could understand. That's how Pirate's Booty was born!
Who Owns Pirate's Booty?
Over the years, the ownership of Pirate's Booty has changed. In June 2013, a company called B&G Foods bought Robert's American Gourmet Food, which made Pirate's Booty.
Later, in 2018, B&G Foods sold the brand to The Hershey Company. Today, Pirate Brands, which makes Pirate's Booty, is owned by Amplify Snack Brands. Amplify Snack Brands is part of The Hershey Company.
What's Inside Pirate's Booty?
Pirate's Booty is made with simple ingredients. The main parts of this snack are corn meal and rice. It also includes cheddar cheese to give it that delicious flavor.
Important Safety News
In June 2007, a different snack from Robert's American Gourmet, called Veggie Booty, was recalled. This happened because there was a safety concern related to a type of bacteria called salmonella. Food recalls are important steps to make sure that all food products are safe for everyone to eat.
See also
- Cheese puffs
- Cheetos
- Cheez Doodles
- Robert's American Gourmet
